The singing beauty of
two violins...
Music for a
memorable touch
on your wedding day.
Professional husband and wife violin duo Joel and Madison Powell have performed extensively within central and northern Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Benefit from their rich, full, string sound, years of experience in serving brides, and their large library of musical selections for weddings and other venues. Double Play Violins fulfills the need for a more sophisticated musical experience. On the day that means most to you, there are no re-do's; Double Play Violins helps to set the mood for your entire day. By choosing Double Play Violins, you are ensuring a quality experience that will be treasured for many years to come.
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Joel Powell is an Indiana violinist and violist and is the orchestra director for Goshen Middle School and assistant orchestra director for Goshen High
School (Goshen, IN). Mr. Powell began his studies with Dr. Caroline Wendt and studied with her for nearly ten years. While at Ball State University, Mr. Powell also studied with Muncie Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and recording artist Mary Kothman and was a scholarship pupil of renowned violin virtuoso Sherry Kloss, past teaching associate of Jascha Heifetz.
Mr. Powell's list of previous professional performance engagements include such distinctions as scholarship pupil at the Jascha Heifetz Institute for the Development of Personal Style and master classes with Sydney Harth, Felicia Moye, David Holland, Roger Meyers, and Stephen Clapp. Mr. Powell has also regularly performed with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Bohuslav Rattay, the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, and has appeared with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He has also served as principal violist of the East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra and associate concertmaster of the Ball State Symphony
Orchestra.
With extensive experience in both the private and group settings, Mr. Powell has served as president and vice-president of the Ball State University chapter of the American String Teachers Association. He also maintains a large private studio that presents two major recitals each year; two of his pupils went on to win major state competitions in 2007. In 2007, Mr. Powell received the prestigious honor of being named the Ball State University Arthur D. Hill Outstanding Music Educator scholar for 2007-2008 and also received Ball State University's distinguished Loudenback Outstanding Future Educator scholarship.
Mr. Powell also has lengthy experience as a composer and arranger. In 2006, he composed the score for Darkness, an undergraduate student film by Jeff Laub that won an award for best musical score. Mr. Powell was also selected in 2008 from many composers to compose the score for the feature-length film Grove Lake, one of Ball State University's prestigious and annual high-definition films. He has also composed many short pieces and is working on publishing a book of arrangements for violin, viola, and piano.
In addition to the study of violin, Mr. Powell studied voice and piano with Deborah Wittstein and has extensively studied viola with Dr. Caroline Wendt.
He has also studied viola with Professor Philip Tietze of Ball State University and has performed viola with the Ball State University Undergraduate Piano Trio. Mr. Powell has also served as first violinist in the Ball State University Undergraduate String Quartet. Outside of his music studies, Mr. Powell enjoys the Spanish language, acting, science fiction television shows, traveling, his cat, and spending time with his wife and cats.
Madison Gren Powell began her violin studies at age eight and her flute studies at age ten. As a scholarship pupil of virtuoso Anna Vayman, Mrs. Powell received a B.M. as a prestigious Fine Arts Scholar from Ball State University in 2009. As a distinguished soloist and orchestral musician, Mrs. Powell also received her Carnegie Hall debut in New York City on the violin at age fifteen. With two degrees in performance, one in violin and the other in flute, Mrs. Powell often performs solo and chamber works and has frequently premiered modern works by innovative and new composers.
Mrs. Powell's performance distinctions are
lengthy and include her tenure as Associate Concertmaster of the Ball State Symphony Orchestra (2006-2007 season), Concertmaster of the East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra, member of the first violin section of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, and appearances
with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Throughout her high school training, Mrs. Powell was both Concertmaster of the nationally renowned Carmel High School Orchestra and Principal Flutist of the equally exclusive and renowned Carmel High School Symphony Band. Both ensembles won numerous national
championships during her tenure. Mrs. Powell's rich musical background and extensive musical training were enhanced by her studies with pupils of the famed virtuoso and pedagogue Joseph
Gingold. She is also a proud alumnus of the Indiana University String Academy at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. Mrs. Powell was also a featured artist at the Midwest Summer Games at the RCA Dome when she performed the National Anthem for a full-capacity audience in
Indianapolis, IN.
Mrs. Powell is also a highly respected and active private teacher. She currently serves on the violin faculty at Goshen College, teaching students in the renowned string academy. Her students
throughout the state have taken prizes at
statewide music competitions. Mrs. Powell is also a featured clinician in the Indiana region and works with many middle and high school music
programs. She served as the treasurer of the Ball State University Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (2007-2008) and maintains a large private studio.
Mrs. Powell's husband, violinist Joel Powell, is the director of the Goshen Middle School Orchestra in Goshen, IN. In her spare time, Mrs. Powell enjoys
traveling, photography, comedies, spoiling her pets, long walks, and even longer naps.
About Us
Our
services...
We understand that you want to hire musicians that emphasize and help create the tone for one of the most important days of your lives. Double Play Violins offers the listener an unmatched musical experience and takes the headache out of planning a musical ceremony, as they perform a standard package of pieces for weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, business events, banquets, and more. After all, you have enough to worry about in planning your special day. However, additions and/or omissions to the standard package can be made as well, including special requests. Double Play strives to cater to your needs and will go the extra mile to see that they meet and exceed your expectations.
As professionals, Madison and Joel offer top-notch and memorable performances. If you have been thinking about hiring a classical string quartet, Double Play can save you hundreds of dollars and provide you with a far more elegant musical memory.
FAQ:
Question:
What types of events do you perform?
Answer:
Weddings
Receptions
Parties
Business Events
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Fundraisers
Charity Events
Political Events
Special Dinners
Educational Functions
Any Other Event You Feel is Special
What is your policy on outdoor weddings?
We will play outdoors if the weather is hospitable, though we prefer indoor performances for acoustical and comfort reasons. We cannot play outside if it is
too cold. We require some sort of shade or protection from the elements, especially the sun, which can potentially ruin the violins. Check with us about this
issue.
What will you wear?
Our own black and white tuxedo and black dress, respectively.
What is your policy regarding special requests?
Please send us a recording of your special request in mp3 format. We will see if we can arrange it for two violins. You might be surprised, as it is possible to
arrange all kinds of different music! We sit down and, by hand, custom arrange the special requests for your event. The number of requests may be limited due to
time constraints. Each special request is $100.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, we like to meet with all of our clients over coffee at a local coffee shop. If this is not possible due to logistical issues, please inform us. This gives us a chance to review your musical needs. Please bring your checkbook for a down payment (which reserves the date). Both the bride and the groom are encouraged to attend.
How does your standard package of music work?
Please see our repertoire list for weddings under the "Services" page. We will play all of those pieces, as they are part of the standard package. We also have several books of additional "filler music" that works with your event should additional music be required (i.e. the bride is late in getting out to the ceremony). You can add special requests for $50 or can omit any pieces you really dislike.
Do you need amplification?
As professional violinists, our instruments are top-notch and project very well. Typically, amplification is not needed. However, if outside, amplification can only help. We do not handle this aspect; please ask the DJ about amplification issues. Any desired amplification must be provided by the client. Usually, if your event is
normal-sized, amplification is not needed. Indoors, we hardly ever need it.
Will you sit our stand when you play?
We prefer to stand as we perform but sit when we are not playing (so we are not a distraction). We ask for two chairs. We will also bring our own music stand.
Services
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These are some of our most popular selections that we commonly perform. Our overall library is much larger. Simply click on your selection and click "play."
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Testimonials
"Amazing, beautiful, AND professional!!!"
"I was absolutely amazed with Double Play Violins! They played at my wedding in January, and they were not only talented but also extremely professional. It did not feel as if I was interacting with 2 young professionals but as if I was contracting with seasoned violinists who
had been running a business for years! People still comment to me on the quality of the musicians at my wedding; in fact, they were one of the most prominent pieces of the wedding, more so than a 4 foot tall ice sculpture!!! If I ever need violinists again, you can be sure that I will contact Joel and Madison. Thanks for making my wedding a perfect day!!!"
Molly Jameson Cox; Muncie, IN
"Fantastic wedding musicians!"
Double Play Violins provided perfect musical accompaniment to our wedding ceremony at an affordable price. Their experience allowed them to integrate easily into the ceremony without rehearsal, minimizing our wedding day stress. Our guests praised their arrangements. We highly recommend their services.
Mike and Jenny Indianapolis, Indiana
"Beautiful!"
Madison Gren and Joel Powell were amazing! They played outside during our wedding ceremony on 4/26/2008. The ceremony was seamless and they sounded wonderful. They are highly recommended!
Indianapolis, Indiana
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To request a copy of our full library of musical selections, check date availability, receive a quote, or receive more information, please contact via the information below.
Phone: 574-383-9520
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